# Distance from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Guangzhou (CAN)

> 9,243 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,243 km / 5,744 mi / 4,991 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 19:03 in Aberdeen, it's 02:03 in Guangzhou)
- **Elevation difference**: 165 ft (CAN is lower than ABZ)

## Airports

### [Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abz-aberdeen-aberdeen-dyce-airport/1ef266de-c50a-6b92-8212-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPD
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 57.200000, -2.200000
- Elevation: 215 ft

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:03 in Aberdeen, it's 02:03 in Guangzhou.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abz-aberdeen-aberdeen-dyce-airport/1ef266de-c50a-6b92-8212-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)